Social MediaAugust 8, 20256 min read
MS
Martin Sikula
Founder of Pictey
Image Sizes for Social Media: Complete 2026 Guide
Using the wrong image dimensions leads to cropping and blurry images. Here are the optimal sizes for every major platform.
Try Pictey Image Resizer
Resize images with preset social media dimensions. Free, instant processing.
Resize Images NowInstagram Image Sizes
| Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Square Post | 1080 x 1080 px | 1:1 |
| Portrait Post | 1080 x 1350 px | 4:5 |
| Landscape Post | 1080 x 566 px | 1.91:1 |
| Stories/Reels | 1080 x 1920 px | 9:16 |
| Profile Photo | 320 x 320 px | 1:1 |
Pro tip: Portrait (4:5) takes up more screen space in the feed than square, increasing engagement.
Facebook Image Sizes
Facebook has specific image dimension requirements for optimal display. For official platform guidance, see Facebook's official image sharing guide.
| Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Post | 1200 x 630 px | 1.91:1 |
| Square Post | 1080 x 1080 px | 1:1 |
| Cover Photo | 820 x 312 px | 2.63:1 |
| Profile Photo | 170 x 170 px | 1:1 |
| Event Cover | 1920 x 1005 px | 1.91:1 |
| Stories | 1080 x 1920 px | 9:16 |
Twitter/X Image Sizes
| Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Single Image | 1200 x 675 px | 16:9 |
| Two Images | 700 x 800 px each | 7:8 |
| Header Photo | 1500 x 500 px | 3:1 |
| Profile Photo | 400 x 400 px | 1:1 |
LinkedIn Image Sizes
| Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Post | 1200 x 627 px | 1.91:1 |
| Profile Photo | 400 x 400 px | 1:1 |
| Background Image | 1584 x 396 px | 4:1 |
| Company Logo | 300 x 300 px | 1:1 |
| Company Cover | 1128 x 191 px | 5.9:1 |
Pinterest Image Sizes
| Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Pin | 1000 x 1500 px | 2:3 |
| Long Pin | 1000 x 2100 px | 1:2.1 |
| Square Pin | 1000 x 1000 px | 1:1 |
| Profile Photo | 165 x 165 px | 1:1 |
YouTube Image Sizes
| Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Thumbnail | 1280 x 720 px | 16:9 |
| Channel Art | 2560 x 1440 px | 16:9 |
| Profile Photo | 800 x 800 px | 1:1 |
TikTok Image Sizes
| Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Video/Photo | 1080 x 1920 px | 9:16 |
| Profile Photo | 200 x 200 px | 1:1 |
Best Practices
- Always use the recommended dimensions - Platforms will compress or crop images that don't fit
- Keep important content in the center - Different devices may crop edges differently
- Use high resolution - Retina displays need at least 2x the displayed size
- Test on mobile - Most social media is consumed on phones
- Compress before uploading - Platforms compress anyway; your compression will be better
Conclusion
Using the correct image sizes ensures your content looks professional and displays correctly across all devices. Bookmark this guide or use Pictey's resize tool with built-in social media presets to always get the dimensions right.
Resize images for social media
Free resizer with preset dimensions for all platforms.
Resize Images Free